Rob Reiner’s Daughter Romy Reiner Was First on Scene After Murders

More details have come to light about the murders of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

According to the LA Times, family friends said Romy Reiner, the daughter of the director of When Harry Met Sally and his wife, was the first person to discover the tragedy at their home in Brentwood, California on December 14th.

According to the New York Times, Romy, who lived close by, went to her parents’ house with her roommate when their massage therapist couldn’t get a response at the door before their scheduled appointment.

According to a witness, the 27-year-old woman discovered Rob’s body and then ran outside, prompting her roommate to call 911. The source says she didn’t see Michele’s body and learned about her death from a paramedic.

TopMob News has reached out to reps for the Reiner family for comment and has not yet heard back.

The night before the deaths, Rob and Michele Reiner—parents of Jake, 34, and Nick, 32—had been at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party. According to two sources familiar with the case, their younger son, who was later arrested in connection with their deaths, had a major argument with his father.

Nick has been charged with the murders of Rob and Michele, and is being held in jail without the possibility of bail. This happened two days after their bodies were found.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman explained that the charges could result in a sentence ranging from life in prison to the death penalty.

According to Hochman, the suspect will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder, with the added complication that multiple people were killed. He’s also accused of using a knife as the weapon in the crime.

He explained that if convicted, the maximum punishment could be life in prison with no chance of release, or even the death penalty. However, he stated that no decision about seeking the death penalty has been made yet.

Even though Hochman’s office officially filed charges against Nick, the District Attorney made it clear that simply filing charges doesn’t mean there’s proof of guilt.

He explained that the evidence would be presented in court to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. To secure a conviction, the 12 jurors would all have to agree that the evidence met this high standard.

Keep reading for a closer look at the timeline of Rob and Michele’s tragic passing.

Long before Rob and Michele Singer Reiner sadly passed away, their son, Nick Reiner, spoke openly about his own struggles with addiction. He even worked with his father on the 2015 film Being Charlie, which explored the topic of substance abuse.

Nick explained that he had been to rehab 17 times before turning 30.

In a 2016 interview with People magazine, he shared that he had experienced homelessness in three states: Maine, New Jersey, and Texas. He described spending nights and weeks living on the streets, calling it a difficult time.

Two years later, Nick recalled an instance when he “wrecked” his home while high on drugs.

He described an incident from 2018 on the Dopey podcast, explaining that he spent ten rounds sparring in his guest house while heavily influenced by stimulants—likely cocaine and another substance. He was awake for days and began damaging things in the guest house by punching them.

According to multiple sources at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on December 13th, director Rob Reiner and his 32-year-old son, Nick, had a significant argument. Friends of the family later confirmed the fight to the L.A. Times, adding that guests observed Nick behaving oddly during the holiday celebration.

According to two sources familiar with the event, Nick was causing disturbances at the party by interrupting people’s conversations.

On December 14th, around 3:40 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was called to a home in Brentwood, California, to investigate a death, following a call received the day after a Christmas party.

According to a statement from the LAPD, officers found two people inside the home who were later identified as Robert and Michele Reiner.

The Robbery-Homicide Division’s Homicide Special Section began investigating how the deaths occurred.

According to NBC News, Deputy Police Chief Alan Hamilton stated that investigators will be speaking with many family members. Rob Reiner and his wife have three children: Nick, Romy, and Jake. Rob also adopted the daughter of his late ex-wife, Penny Marshall, named Tracy Reiner.

Rob and Michele Reiner did not die from illness or old age; they appear to have been stabbed, according to a source with knowledge of the situation who spoke to NBC News.

According to the LAPD, the initial investigation revealed that the Reiners were victims of homicide.

Police determined that Rob and Michele’s son, Nick, caused their deaths. He wasn’t arrested until several hours after his parents were discovered.

Police announced that Nick Reiner was arrested around 9:15 p.m. on December 15th. He has been charged with murder and is being held in jail without the possibility of bail.

TopMob News was not able to find a lawyer on file to speak on Nick Reiner’s behalf.

After Rob’s death, Tracy said she’d seen her father the day before his passing.

She told NBC News that she came from a wonderful family and was completely stunned, saying she didn’t know what to say.

Jane Fonda saw Rob and Michele the night before their tragic deaths.

The actress shared on Instagram on December 15th that she had seen them two nights prior, and they seemed healthy and happy. She added that she is now devastated and in shock.

On the December 15th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michelle Obama shared that she and Barack Obama had plans to meet with Rob and Michele on the day they tragically passed away.

On December 16th, attorney Alan Jackson—known for previously defending high-profile clients like Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Karen Read—told TopMob News that he is now representing Nick, who was arrested two days prior in connection with his parents’ murder.

On December 16th, as authorities prepared to publicly charge Nick at a Los Angeles courthouse, his lawyer informed the press that he hadn’t been given medical approval to appear in court.

According to reports, officials stated that all inmates require a medical evaluation before being taken to court. They expressed hope that the individual in question will receive clearance tomorrow, allowing for his transport.

On December 16th, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that his office will charge Nick with two counts of first-degree murder, and will also pursue a special circumstance allegation due to multiple deaths.

The District Attorney also stated that Nick will be charged with using a deadly weapon – a knife – during the attack on his parents.

He explained that if convicted, the charges could result in a life sentence with no chance of release, or even the death penalty.

Nick was formally charged Dec. 16.

Police believe Rob and Michele were likely killed about 12 hours before their bodies were found around 3 p.m. on December 14th.

According to a press release on December 16th, the district attorney stated the murders happened around the early morning of December 14th.

According to a press release from the District Attorney on December 16th, Nick is accused of killing his parents by stabbing them. Authorities allege he used a knife as the weapon.

2025-12-17 19:51

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